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Amazing 1-Hour Eclair Cake Joy

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Make this simple, no-bake eclair cake. It layers creamy vanilla pudding between graham crackers and tops it with rich chocolate frosting. You get all the classic eclair taste with zero oven time. It is a perfect, easy dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) package graham crackers, broken into halves
  • 1 (5.1 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (for chocolate pudding)
  • 1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Fold in the thawed whipped topping gently until just combined. This is your cream layer.
  3. Arrange a single layer of graham cracker halves on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Spread half of the vanilla cream mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  5. Top the cream layer with another layer of graham crackers.
  6. Prepare the chocolate pudding: Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  7. Spread the chocolate pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of graham crackers.
  8. Top with the final layer of graham crackers.
  9. Spread the chocolate frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, covering the entire surface.
  10. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften.
  11. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • For the best texture, chill the cake overnight. This softens the graham crackers completely.
  • You can use pre-made vanilla custard if you prefer not to use instant pudding mix.
  • If you want a richer chocolate flavor, warm the chocolate frosting slightly before spreading it on top.

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